Hey Mamas! Need some last minute- easy proof snacks? I love to entertain, we have parties all the time. What I have learned with hosting success is to stick to easy to make snacks and foods. I would much rather whip up something quick instead of slaving away the whole party! Here are my easy to make, but sure to fly off the plate party snacks. Tested and approved! Heads up though, you’ll want to make more than you think because they get munched up in a hurry! Here we go.

quick and easy party snack quesadilla bites

Mini Cheesy Quesadilla Bites

Quesadilla bites are quick to make and delicious with a fresh side of salsa. To really impress, use corn flour tortillas for an authentic and fresh taste. Another secret tip? Buy store-bought salsa and mix in some fresh chopped cilantro. Your guests will think it’s fresh and you save a ton of time. To get the pretty bite sizes perfect for plating, use small taco sized tortillas. Easy, peasy, but still party perfect and pretty!

Yields1 Serving

 8 White Corn Tortillas
 2 cups Mexican Style Cheese
 2 tbsp Butter
 3 pinches Dried Cilantro
 1 cup Salsa

1

Butter each corn flour tortilla liberally.

2

Heat pan to just over medium heat.

3

Lay tortillas butter side down and cover with cheese.

4

Toast until golden brown, top with another tortilla and flip. Cook again until golden brown on both sides.

5

Let cool slightly and cut into bite-sized triangles. Top with dried cilantro for presentation.

6

Serve with your favorite salsa. Easy Peasy & Done.

Ingredients

 8 White Corn Tortillas
 2 cups Mexican Style Cheese
 2 tbsp Butter
 3 pinches Dried Cilantro
 1 cup Salsa

Directions

1

Butter each corn flour tortilla liberally.

2

Heat pan to just over medium heat.

3

Lay tortillas butter side down and cover with cheese.

4

Toast until golden brown, top with another tortilla and flip. Cook again until golden brown on both sides.

5

Let cool slightly and cut into bite-sized triangles. Top with dried cilantro for presentation.

6

Serve with your favorite salsa. Easy Peasy & Done.

Mini Quesadilla Dipper Bites
spinach brie phyllo cups party food

Spinach & Brie Cups- Secret Ingredient Alert!

These are the all-time favorite in my house, I whip them up on the weekends, but always for every party! They’re easy to make, and are cheaper than store bought! The secret ingredient? A dollop of marmalade. You won’t taste it, just the perfect medley with a hint of sweet. This recipe makes up 30 bites, so serve them all, or freeze half to reheat in a hurry another day!

Yields1 Serving

 10 oz Frozen Spinach
 8 oz Soft Brie (Rind Removed)
 3 tbsp Cream or Half & Half (you can sub milk if needed)
 3 tbsp Marmalade
 30 Mini Phyllo Pastry Shells
 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese Shredded
 Salt & Pepper To Taste

1

Preheat oven to 385 degrees F.

2

Cook spinach in a small pan over medium heat until dethawed and hot (about ten minutes). Stir occasionally.

3

While spinach cooks, remove rind from brie and cut into small pieces about an inch thick. Discard rind.

4

Add cream to small pan and set brie pieces on top. Place in oven until fully melted, about 10 minutes.

5

Add marmalade to the simmering spinach, stir to combine.

6

Remove melted brie and cream from the oven and pour into the spinach mixture. mix to combine and remove from heat.

7

Add Salt & Pepper to taste.

8

Increase oven temperature to 425 F and fill each phyllo cup with spinach mixture.

9

Top Spinach cups with fresh parmesan and bake until spinach and cheese begin to golden brown (About 15 minutes).

10

Remove from oven and serve, or cool and promptly refreeze them for future parties. I like to save half and reheat another day. Will keep in the freezer for up to two months, reheat at 375 for 35 minutes if frozen for later.

Ingredients

 10 oz Frozen Spinach
 8 oz Soft Brie (Rind Removed)
 3 tbsp Cream or Half & Half (you can sub milk if needed)
 3 tbsp Marmalade
 30 Mini Phyllo Pastry Shells
 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese Shredded
 Salt & Pepper To Taste

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 385 degrees F.

2

Cook spinach in a small pan over medium heat until dethawed and hot (about ten minutes). Stir occasionally.

3

While spinach cooks, remove rind from brie and cut into small pieces about an inch thick. Discard rind.

4

Add cream to small pan and set brie pieces on top. Place in oven until fully melted, about 10 minutes.

5

Add marmalade to the simmering spinach, stir to combine.

6

Remove melted brie and cream from the oven and pour into the spinach mixture. mix to combine and remove from heat.

7

Add Salt & Pepper to taste.

8

Increase oven temperature to 425 F and fill each phyllo cup with spinach mixture.

9

Top Spinach cups with fresh parmesan and bake until spinach and cheese begin to golden brown (About 15 minutes).

10

Remove from oven and serve, or cool and promptly refreeze them for future parties. I like to save half and reheat another day. Will keep in the freezer for up to two months, reheat at 375 for 35 minutes if frozen for later.

Mini Melty Spinach & Brie Cups
mini pigs in a blanket

Pigs Do Fly- Off The Plate…

Surprisingly, these are the number one snack to disappear anytime I make them. Kids love them, adults love them, they just vanish. The best part, they are brainless to make- so turn on your favorite show you’re streaming and whip up a batch, or 5. All you need is a pack of smoked mini sausages and two cans of Pillsbury croissant dough. Cook them as directed on the Pillsbury package and time how long they last on the plate.

Final Thoughts

Enjoy these snacks, and your party too! Your snacks never have to be super intense, just quick, pretty, and party pleasing good! I always try to spend more time enjoying myself, and shortcuts make that possible! Do you have any favorite snacks? I’d love to hear them! Use the contact form in the menu to send me your favorite recipes so that more Mom’s can enjoy them too! You might get featured on the blog. Happy snacking!